Author: Ruth Forrest
Posts by Ruth Forrest
Criminal Code Amendment (Second or Subsequent Appeal for Fresh and Compelling Evidence) Bill 2015
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I support the bill. I do not consider it contentious legislation. It is quite appropriate legislation. It is putting the decision back in the hands of the court, more so than the current law, which only allows petitions for mercy from the Attorney-General and ultimately the Governor on advice […]
Along the Terrace: The Owners and Occupiers of Stanley 1843-1922
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I am sure we all appreciate the need to record history. A deep passion for this is often needed to undertake the many hours of research that is required. […]
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Ruth Forrest MLC Speech – Book Launch of Along the Terrace, 15 Oct 2015
Health – Vascular Surgery Services
Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Dr GOODWIN In regard to the current statewide vascular surgery services: (1) What are the current number of patients on waiting lists for vascular surgery for categories one, two and three vascular surgery by region; (2) What are the current waiting times for […]
Industrial Hemp Bill 2015
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I am not going to repeat what other people have said except to say that it is about time. It has been a long time coming and for the life of me I cannot see why we as a collective, and policymakers, have been so afraid of industrial hemp and […]
Ruth Forrest MLC Speech – Queenstown Heritage and Arts Festival, 24 Sept 2015
Terrorism Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2015
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I support the legislation. I have not heard anyone say that we do not need it. It is important to be consistent around the country. There is some suggestion people in Tasmania think, ‘We are immune to this.’ I do not believe we do. We know we are part […]
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MOTION Consideration and Noting – Number of Public Primary Schools – Auditor-General Report No. 10 of 2014-15
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I will make a few comments about the Auditor-General’s report. I will not go broadly into the whole education debate. It is a worthy debate, but is probably best left for another time in many ways. I note the contribution of the member for Elwick, who covered a lot […]
Education – Religious Instruction in Public Schools
Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Dr GOODWIN (1) With regard to the Tasmanian curriculum as taught in public schools throughout Tasmania, is religion part of the curriculum and taught in Tasmanian public schools? (2) If so, how is religious education delivered in terms of content and delivery of […]
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Burnie High School – Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Musical Production
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I am sure all of us love to be entertained and we often travel long distances to attend quality productions that offer class acts in terms of great acting, music, comedy and all-round entertainment. […]
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